Admin & Operations Specialist
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R27,750 – R37,000 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Job Title:Administrative & Operations SpecialistLocation:Remote (US-based hours preferred)Type:Full-TimeCompensation:Competitive, based on experience
About the Company
We are a privately held real estate investment firm focused on acquiring and managing institutional-quality Class A apartment complexes with 200 units or more. Our primary strategy targets stabilized, performing properties (90%+ occupancy) that offer a value-add component—creating opportunities to increase Net Operating Income (NOI). We typically pursue deal sizes ranging from $40–$100 million and aim for 7%–9% average cash-on-cash returns with an IRR exceeding 15% over a three- to five-year hold period.
We concentrate our investments in landlord- and business-friendly markets experiencing strong job and population growth, with a current focus on Dallas, Austin, and Houston.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-orientedAdministrative & Operations Specialistto support our day-to-day business activities. This role will be instrumental in ensuring smooth operations, assisting with back-office functions, managing administrative workflows, and supporting various internal initiatives across the portfolio and investment pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative Support
* Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel for executives and team members
Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel for executives and team members
* Maintain and organize digital files, documents, and internal systems
Maintain and organize digital files, documents, and internal systems
* Draft, proofread, and format correspondence, presentations, and reports
Draft, proofread, and format correspondence, presentations, and reports
* Handle invoice tracking, expense reimbursements, and vendor coordination
Handle invoice tracking, expense reimbursements, and vendor coordination
Operations & Project Coordination
* Support the execution of operational projects across portfolio companies
Support the execution of operational projects across portfolio companies
* Assist with onboarding processes for new employees and vendors
Assist with onboarding processes for new employees and vendors
* Track project deliverables and timelines, and follow up with team members as needed
Track project deliverables and timelines, and follow up with team members as needed
* Create and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and internal checklists
Create and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and internal checklists
Data & CRM Management
* Maintain and update contact databases and CRM platforms (e.g., Affinity or similar tools)
Maintain and update contact databases and CRM platforms (e.g., Affinity or similar tools)
* Help collect and organize data related to investments, performance metrics, and due diligence
Help collect and organize data related to investments, performance metrics, and due diligence
* Generate reports and summaries from internal and external data sources
Generate reports and summaries from internal and external data sources
General Support Across the Business
* Provide support in communications with brokers, sellers, advisors, and other stakeholders
Provide support in communications with brokers, sellers, advisors, and other stakeholders
* Assist in the coordination and documentation of M&A deal flow and pipeline tracking
Assist in the coordination and documentation of M&A deal flow and pipeline tracking
* Help improve internal systems and implement automations or efficiencies where applicable
Help improve internal systems and implement automations or efficiencies where applicable
Ideal Candidate Profile
* 3+ years of experiencein an administrative, operations, executive support, or project coordination role
3+ years of experiencein an administrative, operations, executive support, or project coordination role
* Prior experience supporting investment firms, real estate companies, or multi-entity organizations is a plus
Prior experience supporting investment firms, real estate companies, or multi-entity organizations is a plus
* Exceptionally organized with a strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Exceptionally organized with a strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
* Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, remote-first environment
Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, remote-first environment
* Proficient in Google Workspace, Excel/Sheets, and project management tools (e.g., Notion, Asana, or ClickUp)
Proficient in Google Workspace, Excel/Sheets, and project management tools (e.g., Notion, Asana, or ClickUp)
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
* A resourceful, self-starter mentality with a “get it done” attitude
A resourceful, self-starter mentality with a “get it done” attitude
Why Join Us?
* Work closely with experienced investors and operators
Work
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R27,750/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,500/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 614 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →